Finances & funding
Accommodation, travel funding and a realistic visit budget
Show who will meet each main cost and how the proposed stay fits the available resources.
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Identify the main costs
Consider travel to and from the UK, accommodation, daily living and the needs of anyone travelling with you. The budget should reflect the actual planned length and circumstances of the visit.
Split costs clearly
If a host provides accommodation while you pay for flights and living costs, say so consistently. Third-party support must meet the visitor rules; a promise without evidence of ability and intention to support may leave questions unanswered.
Be realistic, not formulaic
There is no single daily-spending figure suitable for every visitor. Explain free accommodation or other genuine arrangements and avoid treating speculative bookings as a guarantee of approval.
Common mistakes
- Leaving the payer of accommodation or return travel unclear.
- Using a budget incompatible with the length of stay or stated resources.
Evidence to consider
These are examples to consider where relevant, not a mandatory checklist or a guarantee that requirements are met.
- A simple breakdown of likely costs and who will pay.
- Host accommodation details and relevant financial support records.
Official rules and guidance
Rules and guidance can change. Check the current official sources before relying on this information.
This is general legal information, not advice or an assessment of your eligibility. Your individual circumstances and the rules in force when you apply require consideration by a solicitor. No outcome is guaranteed.
Related guidance
Advice on your own circumstances
Discuss your proposed visit or refusal with an immigration solicitor. Scope and fees are agreed in writing before substantive work begins.